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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CATE, Cait, Kate, Cater, v. “To desire the male or female; a term used only of cats” (Sc. 1808 Jam., cait, cate; 1825 Jam.², kate). Cf. Kaid, v. [ket, ketr]Fif. 1825 Jam.²:
The cat's caterin.ne., w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
The cat's a-catin'.